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First Solar Inc Ret. on assets

What is the Ret. on assets of First Solar Inc?

The Ret. on assets of First Solar Inc is 11.54%

What is the definition of Ret. on assets?



Return on assets indicates how profitable a company’s assets are in generating revenue. It is computed by dividing net income by average total assets.

ttm (trailing twelve months)

The return on assets (ROA) tells you what the company can do with what it has, i.e. how many dollars of earnings they derive from each dollar of assets they control. It's a useful number for comparing competing companies in the same industry. The number will vary widely across different industries. Return on assets gives an indication of the capital intensity of the company, which will depend on the industry; companies that require large initial investments will generally have lower return on assets. ROAs over 5% are generally considered good.

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What does First Solar Inc do?

first solar (nasdaq: fslr) is a leading global provider of comprehensive photovoltaic (pv) solar systems which use its advanced thin-film modules. the company’s integrated power plant solutions deliver an economically attractive alternative to fossil-fuel electricity generation today. from raw material sourcing through end-of-life module collection and recycling, first solar’s renewable energy systems protect and enhance the environment. for more information about first solar: - visit us on the web at http://www.firstsolar.com - follow us on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/firstsolar (@firstsolar) - subscribe to our blog at http://www.firstsolar.com/press-center/first-solar-blog - check us out on youtube at http://www.youtube.com/firstsolar

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